Outdoor Recreation Near Tucson, Arizona

Sweetwater Trail, Pima

Spanning 4.01 miles through Arizona, this moderate soil trail offers moderate solitude and decent scenic views. Expect to see 5 mammal species and 30 bird...

Belmont Trail, Pima

Arizona's Belmont Trail spans 0.78 miles over soil surface in warm, dry territory with minimal rain and abundant sunshine. Five mammal species and 30...

Animal Wash Trail, Pima

Animal Wash Trail stretches 1.1 miles across Arizona's dry landscape with moderate difficulty and sandy-soil surface. With five mammal and 30 bird species...

Thunderbird Trail, Pima

Arizona's Thunderbird Trail stretches 2.21 miles of moderate terrain on soil surface with five mammal species and 30 bird species. Moderate seclusion and...

Abington Trail, Pima

Arizona's 1.22-mile moderate trail on soil terrain occupies a warm, dry region. The area supports 5 mammal species and 30 bird varieties; moderate...

Gila Monster Trail, Pima

Arizona's 0.76-mile trail negotiates desert terrain (69.5°F average, 12.3 inches rain) at moderate difficulty. Five mammal species and 30 birds thrive in...

Coyote Pass Trail, Pima

Arizona's 0.91-mile pass trail features moderate difficulty with moderate solitude through warm territory (70°F). Five mammal and 30 bird species populate...

King Canyon Trail, Pima

King Canyon Trail spans 3.77 miles through Arizona's warm, dry desert with 5 mammal species. Spring, fall, and winter offer moderate-solitude access with...

Cactus Canyon Trail, Pima

Arizona's 1.09-mile Cactus Canyon Trail offers moderate solitude and decent views across warm terrain (70.1°F annual average). The area supports 5 mammal...

Brittlebush Trail, Pima

Arizona's Brittlebush Trail spans 1.58 miles through warm, low-elevation desert soil in an exceptionally dry climate. Spring, fall, and winter offer the...

Picture Rocks Wash Trail, Pima

This 3-mile soil trail near Picture Rocks Wash in Arizona follows moderate difficulty through diverse wildlife habitat. Five mammal species and 30 bird...

Gould Mine Trail, Saguaro National Park

Arizona's 1.33-mile trail through moderate terrain hosts five mammal species and 30 birds. Spring, fall, and winter offer ideal warm temperatures for this...

Mule Deer Trail, Pima

Arizona's 0.35-mile Mule Deer Trail traverses arid terrain moderate in difficulty. Spring, fall, and winter offer optimal access to views of 5 mammal...

Ironwood Forest Trail, Pima

This 1.7-mile Arizona trail boasts warm winters with moderate solitude and 30 bird species. Spring, fall, and winter offer excellent conditions for...

Golden Gate Rd Multi-use Trail, Saguaro National Park

Arizona's 3.01-mile multi-use option features five mammal species and 30 birds across three seasons. Spring, fall, and winter bring access to moderate...

Encinas Trail, Saguaro National Park

Arizona's Encinas Trail covers 4.12 miles of moderate hiking through warm, dry terrain with five mammal and 30 bird species. Spring, fall, and winter...

Prophecy Wash Trail, Pima

Prophecy Wash Trail in Arizona spans 2.11 miles of moderate soil terrain with moderate solitude. Five mammal species and 30 birds inhabit this warm desert...

Cam Boh Trail, Pima

Arizona's Cam Boh Trail stretches 2.74 miles at moderate difficulty through moderately-frequented terrain with pleasant views. Spring, fall, and winter...

Passey Loop Trail, Pima

Arizona's Passey Loop Trail spans 1.85 miles over soil terrain with moderate difficulty, ideal for spring, fall, and winter visits. With 5 mammal species...

Vertical Cliffs Trail, Pima

Arizona's Vertical Cliffs Trail spans 2.16 miles of moderate soil terrain with decent scenic value. Wildlife includes five mammal species and 30 bird...

Ringtail Trail, Pima

Arizona's 1.24-mile trail welcomes moderate visitation with five mammals and 30 birds in year-round destinations. Spring and fall offer ideal conditions,...

Dobe Wash Trail, Pima

A 1.65-mile Arizona trail through soil terrain with moderate solitude and decent scenic views. Spring, fall, and winter offer optimal conditions with 30...

Gilbert Ray Campground, Pima

Gilbert Ray Campground in Arizona is best in spring, fall, and winter, with 30 bird species and a quiet atmosphere. The decent scenery and remote location...

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area Cactus Ramada 2 Campground, Saguaro National Park

Cactus Ramada 2 is a reservable group picnic site within the extremely popular Sabino Canyon Recreation Area at the edge of Tucson, Arizona. The facility...

Presidio San Agustín Del Tucson, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-creation of the Tucson Presidio built in 1775, the same year that the Anza expedition passed through...

Tucson Unified School District, Pima

Tucson Unified School District in Arizona includes outdoor spaces used for educational and recreational purposes by students and the community.

Mission San Agustín Del Tucson, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

On the western side of the Santa Cruz River, across the river from modern downtown Tucson, this location had long been occupied by a succession of people:...

Arizona Historical Society, Pima

Arizona Historical Society maintains collections documenting state history across multiple locations.

Arizona State Museum, Pima

Arizona State Museum features archaeological collections focusing on southwestern indigenous cultures.

Santa Cruz River Park, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Located along the banks of the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, the park runs from El Rio Park north of Twin Peaks Road to Silverlake Road. Another section...

Christopher Columbus Park, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Present-day Christopher Columbus Park is the site of the Anza Expedition's Historic Turquisin Camp (Campsite #18). Two Anza interpretive exhibits line the...

Mission San Xavier Del Bac, Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Mission San Xavier del Bac is an important site along the Anza Trail and an iconic image of southern Arizona. It is located on the Tohono O'odham Nation...

Mam-a-gah Picnic Area (west District), Saguaro National Park

This is a unique picnic area located along the Sendero Esperanza Trail. This picnic area is hike in only and cannot be reached with any form of vehicle....

Coronado National Forest, Pima

Coronado National Forest in Arizona is exceptionally secluded with diverse mammals and birds, best visited spring through winter.

Arizona-sonora Desert Museum, Pima

The museum is recognized as one of the top ten zoos/botanical gardens in the world. The museum is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2002.

Saguaro National Park, AZ

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only...

David Yetman West Trail Trailhead, Pima

Visit David Yetman West Trail, located 7.8 miles from Tucson, AZ. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Belmont Access Trailhead, Pima

Belmont Access in Arizona supports several mammal and bird species. The area sees moderate visitor numbers despite decent scenery.

Abington Access Trailhead, Pima

Arizona's Abington Access near Cortaro features decent scenery with diverse mammals and birds. No climate data is available for this location.

Brown Mountain Trailhead, Pima

Visit Brown Mountain Trailhead, located 9.7 miles from Cortaro, AZ. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Belmont Trailhead, Pima

The Belmont Trailhead near Cortaro, Arizona provides moderate solitude with 5 mammal and 30 bird species in a warm desert climate ideal for spring, fall,...

Bear Canyon Th Trailhead, Saguaro National Park

Visit BEAR CANYON TH, located 10.2 miles from Mount Lemmon, AZ. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Veteran's Access Trailhead, Pima

Arizona's Veteran's Access provides spring, fall, and winter hikes with decent scenery and diverse wildlife.

Picture Rocks Wash Access Trailhead, Pima

Visit Picture Rocks Wash Access, located 3.1 miles from Cortaro, AZ. Desert terrain. Best visited Oct-Apr.

Sabino Canyon Bajada Nature Trail, Saguaro National Park

Arizona's Sabino Canyon Bajada Nature Trail provides moderate solitude with diverse wildlife in a warm climate best visited spring through winter.

Sabino Dam Overlook, Saguaro National Park

Sabino Dam Overlook in Arizona is a quiet area near Mount Lemmon with 5 mammal and 30 bird species, best visited in spring, fall, or winter.

Lower Sabino, Saguaro National Park

Lower Sabino in Arizona is a secluded spot with 5 mammal species and 30 bird species, best visited in spring, fall, and winter.

Lower Sabino East Dam, Single Family Picnic, Saguaro National Park

Lower Sabino East Dam near Mount Lemmon, Arizona provides winter, spring, and fall visits with 30 bird species in secluded conditions.

Upper Sabino Canyon Picnic Sites, Saguaro National Park

Upper Sabino Canyon in Arizona offers moderate solitude with 30 bird species. Best visited in spring, fall, and winter, it has a warm annual climate.

Bear Canyon Overlook, Saguaro National Park

Bear Canyon Overlook in Arizona offers exceptional seclusion, 30 bird species, and is best visited in spring, fall, and winter.